LAWATAN EHSAN SDR SHAMSUL LIM

Alhamdulilah, today 5th February 2012 at about 3.00 pm MACMA SELANGOR and a few NGOs from MRA (Darus Saadah) Seremban, Al-Hidayah/Ikram have paid a visit to Bro Shamsul Lim. His mother welcomed us warmly and Uzt Rahman Siva from Pejabat Agama Kajang came to accompany and briefed us about Bro shamsul"s latest status of the application to LPZ (zakat).Next week will follow up in LPZ HQ in Shah Alam. Sister Salmah and Husband both retirees from Melawati came along and contributed some food and token to him. Bro Asri Loke and wife came all the way from Seremban for this good cause of helping our brother here.Not to forget bro Kassim from Al-Hidayah/Ikram who tagged along and contributed some token too.Finally last but not the least Macma Selangor Welfare bureau and Macma Pusat came up with some fund for bro Shamsul to ease and help his family temporarily while waiting for the zakat money to be approved. There were some kind Samaritans or "Hamba Allah" who donated some money online through the bank to help him also. May Allah SWT rewards and showers all of you with blessing and iman. thank you everyone who came and also who has contributed .Jazakk Allah Khairan[gallery]

by Nurlaily Yap

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha 2012

Date: Saturday 27 October 2012
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Hulu langat
Jalan Low Ti Kok, Kajang
Selangor Darul Ehsan

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Volunteers Needed for MACMA Selangor

Assalammualaikum.
MACMA Selangor is opening our arms to invite our fellow Chinese Muslim brothers and sisters to join us so that we can work better towards a common goal of dakwah and welfare to both Muslims and non-Muslims.

As is stated in Chapter 3 Surah Al Imran verse 103, the Quran says:

وَاعْتَصِمُواْ بِحَبْلِ اللّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلاَ تَفَرَّقُواْ وَاذْكُرُواْ نِعْمَةَ اللّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ كُنتُمْ أَعْدَاء فَأَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِكُمْ فَأَصْبَحْتُم بِنِعْمَتِهِ إِخْوَانًا وَكُنتُمْ عَلَىَ شَفَا حُفْرَةٍ مِّنَ النَّارِ فَأَنقَذَكُم مِّنْهَا كَذَلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللّهُ لَكُمْ آيَاتِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ

“And hold fast all together by the Rope (religion) which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves, and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you, for you were enemies and he joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace you became brethren…”

Presently, MACMA SELANGOR has registered more than 400 members and now has its office at Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 1, Taman Usahawan, Kepong Utara, which is a strategic location for dakwah.

Our Vision

MACMA would endeavor to bring forth Muslims in general and the Chinese Muslims in particular to become "Khairun Ummah" as defined by the Qur'an in order to build a unity through diversity society . To foster volunteerism spirit among members, uplift social , economy status and establish a learned and knowledgeable Islamic community .

Our Mission

Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach.
Internally, MACMA is to effectively cater for the welfare of Chinese Muslims both materially and spiritually, and externally to act conscientiously and effectively as vehicle of communication with the predominant non-Muslim Malaysian Chinese population.

We have had conducted various programs and activities:

Major annual programs such as:
a. Gong Xi Fa Cai with non Muslims families and fellow Muslims.
b. Happy Happy Hari Raya also with non Muslims families and fellow Muslims.
c. MACMA Selangor Youth Camp 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012.
d. Korban Idil Adha with fellow Muslims.

Besides that, among other activities or programs we have are:
a. Visits and aids to muallafs in distress.
b. We also are in collaboration with MERCY MADINAH CENTRE/ HOME to send to them our muallaf sisters who need temporary shelter.
c. We help to distribute zakat among muallafs especially in the holy month of Ramadhan.
(please refer to full report in AGM report)

MACMA financial source:
a. MACMA receives between RM20 000 – 40 000 annually from Lembaga Zakat via MAIS.
b. From time to time MACMA collaborates with MAIS / JAIS on some programs. If we initiate the programs with good working paper they may sponsor it.
c. We also get strong support from Yayasan Rasma and assistance from other organizations.

Our plans for the future:
a. MACMA Selangor intends to establish a CHINESE ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE (CICC) in Selangor.
b. We have started KOPERASI MACMA Selangor – it is now in the process of approval by Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia. It is started with the noble aim for MACMA Selangor to be financially independent in future.

Areas of activities that need improvement:
a. To organize regular Islamic classes for members and public in Mandarin and in English.
b. To do more dakwah to fellow Chinese non Muslims. For this, we need more Mandarin and English educated daie’s who can deliver fully in Mandarin or English.
c. To conduct Islamic classes at members’ homes for those unable to travel to attend classes by Pejabat Agama.
d. Matchmaking for muallafs.
e. Giving guidance and support to help muallafs to adapt themselves to their new lives after becoming Muslims.
f. To engage in providing answers on some contemporary social-political issues so as to clear confusion created by politicians such as Hudud, LBGT, Non Muslims’ Rights in an Islamic State etc.
g. Providing reference for Chinese Muslim confinement care services.

We need more dedicated people to help to run these activities. We hope more members will step forward to serve MACMA Selangor and develop this organization and make it a model of excellent ummah in Malaysia. May Allah S.W.T. bless us all. Amin ya rabbal alamin.

Prepared by:
Nor Alina Ong PPT
Secretary MACMA Selangor 2010/2012

Download the pdf of this letter [here].

MACMA Selangor Eid Celebration

Assalammualaikum.
MACMA Selangor would like to extend an invitation to all Chinese Muslims to attend our MACMA Selangor Eid Celebration on:

Date: Saturday 27 October 2012
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Hulu langat
Jalan Low Ti Kok, Kajang
Selangor Darul Ehsan

All members and friends are welcome.
Please call or sms: 016-3371715 (Alina) or 013-3994211(Nurul)

Jazakallahu khairan

MACMA Selangor 8th Annual General Meeting 2012

Salam alayk dear bothers and sisters,

MACMA Selangor holds a General Meeting annually but the election of committee happens only once in two years. And the meeting this year will be one of those meeting where members are invited to elect a new board of committee members.
So come join us, voice out your opinions, maintain or elect a new committee member.

The details of the AGM are as follows:


Date: Sunday 4th Nov 2012 @ 19 Zulhijjah 1433H
Time : 8.30 am (registration) 9.30 pagi (meeting starts) – 12.00noon
Venue: Masjid Al Khairiyah Taman Seri Gombak, Selangor





Agenda:
1. Speech by Chairperson
2. Quran Recitation
3. Speech by MACMA Selangor Chairman
4. Presentation and Verification of the 2011 7th Annual General Meeting minutes
5. Presentation of MACMA Selangor 2012 activities by the Secretary
6. Presentation and Verification of the accounts by the Treasurer
7. The Dissolution of the 2011/2012 Committee Board
8. The Election of the new 2012/2013 Committee Board
9. Minutes / Matters Arising. Dissolution of meeting.



The participation and attendance of members are highly anticipated.
Interested individuals who would like to join and become member are also welcome.

As this year is the election year for a new committee, MACMA SELANGOR also hereby calls upon members to come forward to render their voluntary services in order to help our fellow Chinese Muslims, many of whom still need our support morally, spiritually as well as assistance with our Muslim faith that we have chosen to be the guidance in our lives.
Let’s volunteer yourself as a committee member.

Please arrive earlier to allow some time for the registration and so that the meeting can start promptly at 9.30am and end no later by 12 noon.

Thank you.

The calling letter for the meeting can be downloaded [here].
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After the AGM, there is an interesting Mandarin forum going on in Petaling Jaya, titled “HUDUD LAW: A CONCERN FOR THE NON-MUSLIMS”

Our committee member Haji Kamal Koh will will speak on his personal capacity in the forum.
The forum will discuss about:

• What is the Impact upon Business Field When Hudud Law Comes into Force?
• What is the Impact upon Public Norms / Cultures When Hudud Law Comes into Effect?
• What is the Impact upon National Policy Making When Hudud Law Comes into Operation?
• What is the Impact upon Non-Muslims’ Daily Routine & Lifestyle When Hudud Law Comes into Enforcement?
• The Feasibility of Implementing Hudud Law in a Multi-Racial Country like Malaysia

This forum is organised by Pertubuhan Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia.

Details of the forum:
4 November 2012 (Sunday),
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PD Block (PD011)
UTAR’s Petaling Jaya Campus.

A Musical Journey Across China by Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Dear All,
 
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is having a concert entitled ‘A Musical Journey Across China’ performed by the at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP).
 
Among the works to be performed is Train Tocatta, a work to mark the return of Hong Kong to China through speed, virtuosity and modern folk-song and The Butterfly Loves that depicts episodes of love, protest and transformation.
 
Embrace the signature sounds of chinese ‘erhu’ instrument, and the ups and downs of the melody that’s going to whisk you away to China for a day.



There is 15% discount for students, provided that they bring along their student ID to verify their student status (a valid ID is required at time of ticket purchase, collection and admission).

Also, for group admissions, there will be a 10% discount on ticket prices for groups of 10-24, 15% for groups of 25-29 (this includes 2 free tickets) and 20% for groups of 50 or more (this includes 4 free tickets).

See you there!